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GET TO KNOW YOUR PROVIDER
Our team provides services that are individually designed to meet the unique needs of your family. We focus on the use of play in our therapy sessions as a way to help kids find their voice, learn, and grow! Our health care services strive to hear your concerns and find the root cause to your symptoms. At Expression our goal is to create an environment where your child and family feels comfortable, supported, and able to have fun!
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Mackenzie Woodworth
MA, CCC-SLP,
Speech & Language Pathologist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Owner
Mackenzie is originally from Spokane, WA. She received her Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Washington State University. She relocated to North Dakota in 2017, where she discovered her passion for working with children in an outpatient setting. Mackenzie’s professional interests include early language development, feeding, swallowing, and motor speech disorders. She is a PROMPT trained clinician and has completed certification courses for LiPS and the Beckman Oral Motor protocol. Mackenzie has completed certification courses for the More Than Words and It Takes Two to Talk programs as well. Mackenzie may love her entire scope, but her primary professional focus is orofacial myofunctional therapy. She has completed two certification courses: an IAOM approved course, which will allow her to receive her COM Certification, and the Orofacial Myology course, which will allow her to receive her QOM certification. Mackenzie has also completed the Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty. Outside of her professional life, Mackenzie enjoys spending time with her husband and their 3 boys and being outdoors.
Tessa Nelson
MA, CCC-SLP, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Speech & Language Pathologist
Tessa Nelson graduated from The University of Akron in August of 2022 with her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She completed a clinical rotation at Expression and found it to be a perfect fit. She is originally from Warren, MN but lived in Fargo for 10 years prior to moving to western North Dakota. Previous work experience includes working with children with autism at the North Dakota Autism Center, Inc. for 3 years, then was a daycare and family program manager at Family Wellness for 4 years. She currently lives in Dickinson with her husband, 10-year-old son, 8-year old daughter. Her clinical interests lie in the pediatric population areas of Myofunctional Disorders, airway centric care, tethered oral issues, dysphagia, traditional feed therapy, AAC, articulation, voice, and motor speech disorders. Tessa has completed her course work be to a certified orofacial myofunctional therapist through the IAOM (Internation Association of Myofunctional Therapy) and the Orofacial Myology as a QOM-Track Candidate. Tessa has also completed the Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty.
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Meghan Ackerman
MS, CCC-SLP
Speech & Language Pathologist
Meghan Ackerman was born and raised in Dickinson, ND, and is thrilled to begin her career as a speech-language pathologist in her hometown. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Minot State University in 2023 and recently completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Minot State in May 2025. Meghan is excited to continue working with the team at Expression, where she completed a 16-week clinical rotation during her graduate studies. Her clinical interests include early language development, AAC, and supporting children with complex communication needs. Meghan is passionate about working with children of all abilities and is dedicated to helping each child find their voice, no matter how big or small the need. Outside of the clinic, Meghan enjoys spending time with her 3-year-old nephew, friends, and family. She loves staying active with hobbies like hiking, golfing, and snowboarding, and loves to travel.
Trisha Getz
MS, CCC-SLP
Speech & Language Pathologist
​Trish received her Master's of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Minot State University in 2001. Trish is a member of ASHA (American Speech Hearing Association) and holds CCC's (Certificate of Clinical Competence). She has extensive training within Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attended the North Dakota Annual Conference in 2022. She is certified in Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention. She is also trainied in administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), apraxia of speech using many approaches and strategies including Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol, and completed the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) training: completed PECS Level 1 and Level 2.
Ally Cox
MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Certified Lactation Specialist
Ally is originally from Dickinson and has her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary. Ally is passionate about continuing her education in order to provide kids with the most effective and research based interventions. She is an S.O.S. and SOFFI Trained Feeding Therapist, skilled in addressing feeding development and picky eating from birth through childhood. Ally has also pursued additional trainings in primitive reflex integration and innate rhythmic movements. Ally enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities! Outside of work, Ally likes to run, bike, and spend time with her family and dogs.
Jordyn Phelps
COTA/L, CPRCS, CFT,
Baby-Led Sleep Specialist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jordyn is a dynamo in the world of neurology, with over 11 years of pediatric experience and a unique specialty in craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT). This therapeutic approach helps decrease fascial tension throughout the entire body and is especially important to begin from birth in order to reduce tension from the start and mitigate potential lifelong effects. Whether it's developmental disabilities, rare genetic diagnoses, visual difficulties, or vestibular challenges,
Jordyn tackles each situation with enthusiasm, expertise, and a personal commitment to improving the lives of her young patients.
In addition to her work in CFT, Jordyn has extensive training in baby-led sleep, reflex integration, red light therapy, aquatic therapy, and visual and vestibular training, enabling her to offer holistic, well-rounded care.
When she's not making a difference in the lives of her young patients, Jordyn is busy managing the active schedules of her two energetic boys. Her life is a whirlwind of activity, but she thrives on the challenge and wouldn't have it any other way.
Outside of work, Jordyn is an adventurer at heart. Whether she’s hitting the trails on her dirt bike, casting a line while fishing, or setting up camp for some quality family time, she cherishes every moment spent outdoors. If there’s an opportunity to create lasting memories with her family in the great outdoors, Jordyn is all in.
In every facet of her life, Jordyn combines passion and expertise, making her a standout both professionally and personally!
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Brooklyn Olin
Office Manager
Brooklyn is a Dickinson native and a graduate of NDSU. Brooklyn can be found completing all the loose ends of our daily tasks to help assist your child's therapy session in being highly successful. She and her husband Ben have three beautiful girls. When Brooklyn is not at work, she enjoys being with her family and enjoying all the sporting activities for her kids.
Savanna Gilley
Receptionist
Savanna is originally from Washington. Some of her favorite things are spending time with her husband & their two kids, working in the garden (veggies, herbs, and flowers), & taking care of the family funny farm. They have geese, chickens, ducks, a horse, two goats, four dogs, and five cats—so there’s never a dull moment! She also love riding my Harley and doing anything creative.
